The Representative examines the key things that children need from their families, communities and government in order to have the best possible start in life.
In honour of Foster Family month, I offer my personal thanks to B.C’s foster parents, for their hard work and dedication to the young people they are helping.
There is a great proverb that says “one generation plants the trees, …
This report provides an overview of the Office’s work on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year.
This report reviews the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, which provides a range of treatments and support services to children and youth who have been sexually abused, and to children under the age of 12 with sexual behaviour disorders.
This is the third report issued by the RCY looking at the responsiveness and effectiveness of services to B.C.’s children and youth with special needs. (Previous reports: Nov. 2008 and Feb. 2008). [link to report pages]The report provides an …
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is an important part of the push to end this preventable disability. It is absolutely essential to increase awareness of FASD, of the danger of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and of the need …
The Representative for Children and Youth welcomes many of the changes reflected in the White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform released on July 19, 2010. Changes that support hearing the views of children and youth in decisions that will …
A submission from the Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates to national leaders, titled Aboriginal Children – Canada Must do Better.
Reports on an in-depth audit carried out by the Representative, examining B.C.’s Child in the Home of a Relative (CIHR) program.